A Practical Handbook for Software Development

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Practical Handbook for Software Development
Authors and Contributors      By (author) N. D. Birrell
By (author) M. A. Ould
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189
Category/GenreComputer programming and software development
ISBN/Barcode 9780521347921
ClassificationsDewey:005.1
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 February 1988
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This handbook offers the implementer of software systems a guide to 25 different techniques for the complete development process, from system definition through design and into production. The techniques are described against a common background of the traditional development path, its activities, and deliverable items. In addition, the concepts of metrics and indicators are introduced as tools for both technical and managerial monitoring and control of progress and quality. This book will enable system developers and their managers to widen their knowledge of this process, and will also introduce students of computer science to the practical side of software development.

Reviews

'This book is remarkable for its breadth of scope and perspective.' ACM Software Engineering Notes ' ... it successfully brings together a host of material, taken from many different sources and covering all stages of software development. The organization of the book is excellent ...' The Times Higher Education Supplement